Richmond weekend guide: Pride hoedown, barbecue and Dad beers

This weekend in Richmond is hot enough to enjoy and complain about. We can't wait.
Thursday, June 12
🏳️‍🌈 Hoedown for Pride at Babe's and get your annual line dancing in, starting at 7pm. Free.
Friday, June 13
🪻 It's a bit of a hike but Amelia County, about an hour from Richmond, has its annual lavender festival with live music Friday-Sunday. Times vary. Tickets are $10 at the gate.
⛺️ The VMFA has its "Shop Tent Sale" where you can get books, home decor, jewelry and more — all discounted. Friday and Saturday, 9am-3pm. Free, unless you buy something.
Saturday, June 14
🌍 The Multicultural Festival is back at Dogwood Dell in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Day. 1-7pm. Free.
Elegba Folklore Society has a Juneteenth "Freedom Celebration" at the Manchester Dock (1-4:30pm) and along the Trail of Enslaved Africans (4:30-8:30pm). Free.
Wearing white and bringing ancestral offerings like flowers are recommended.
🏎️ The Real Big Dog Cars Show promises classic cars and big rims at the Richmond Raceway. 1-7pm. $28.
🌅 Wilton House Museum in Richmond has swing music from the Grace Street Seven Quintet on the terrace overlooking the James River around sunset. 6-8pm. $5.
Sunday, June 15
🐷 Have a barbecue-centered Father's Day at Final Gravity Brewing Co. which has 191 Smokery serving up brisket egg rolls, pulled pork sandwiches and barbecue Mac n' Cheese. Noon-5pm. Free.

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